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Lays Of The Future (1853)

Lays Of The Future (1853)

William Leask

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781104097585
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Lays of the Future is a book of poetry written by William Leask and originally published in 1853. The collection consists of 24 poems, each of which imagines a different future scenario. Many of the poems explore themes of progress, technology, and the impact of industrialization on society. Others envision utopian or dystopian futures, where humanity has either achieved great heights or descended into chaos. Leask’s writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and evocative language, as well as its use of rhyme and meter. Overall, Lays of the Future is a thought-provoking and imaginative work that offers a unique perspective on the possibilities of the future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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